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Posted: 7/8/2017 6:23:31 PM EDT
Hi folks, my girlfriend is heading to lexington this week for the annual gathering of crazy plastic horse ladies.  Since nationals was cancelled her, her niece (30) and great niece (7) will have an extra three days to kill.  I realize it is short notice since they leave tomorrow, but I did not know they failed to research this beyond looking for horse farms to go visit.  So if any of you have suggestions it would be appreciated.
Link Posted: 7/8/2017 10:30:12 PM EDT
[#1]
These sites list all sorts of various things to do.

http://www.visitlex.com/things-to-do/calendar-of-events/

http://www.topsinlex.com/calendar.php

There are several distilleries, breweries, and wineries around Lexington.  You could make a day of driving around to each type of spirit.   
Link Posted: 7/8/2017 10:48:07 PM EDT
[#2]
Every time I go to Lexington I stop at Joe Bolognas
Link Posted: 7/8/2017 10:58:10 PM EDT
[#3]
I grew up there and have zero input... I did hear the red mile has slot machines now, maybe full casino. Malones in Hamburg has become one of our favorites when we are there(I moved to the country). My wife wants to try breakout lexington, it's one of those hidden/escape rooms. Champs roller dome? Or lexington ice center?
Link Posted: 7/9/2017 2:47:08 AM EDT
[#4]
Boyd Orchards near the Castle on Versailles Rd
Talon Winery
Jean Farris
Halls on the River
Tony's of Lexington
Link Posted: 7/9/2017 12:26:59 PM EDT
[#5]
Since you mentioned horses, there's always the Ky Horse Park  http://www.kyhorsepark.com/

Tour any of the numerous distilleries in the area  http://kybourbontrail.com/

Via ferrata assisted rock climbing in the nearby Red River Gorge http://torrentfalls.com/

Kayak through a flooded underground mine, also in the Red River Gorge https://www.thrillsville.org/underground-adventure

If they're into history there's the Mary Todd Lincoln house in downtown Lex  http://www.mtlhouse.org/

Live music at the Cheapside Pavilion on Thurs nights in downtown Lex http://www.downtownlex.com/central-bank-thursday-night-live/

Drinks/food/ice cream at any of the establishments in the Old Pepper Distillery campus just outside of downtown Lex http://www.peppercampus.com/about.html

Eat some good BBQ at Red State http://www.redstatebbq.com/

Wallace Station is also a good local eatery http://www.wallacestation.com/
Link Posted: 7/9/2017 1:49:17 PM EDT
[#6]
Must be something to that red state bbq, it's always packed when I go by.
Link Posted: 7/9/2017 9:16:10 PM EDT
[#7]
My favorite winery would be Wildside Winery.  http://www.wildsidewinery.com/  I was just there today.  They let you pick fruit and give you half of what pick for free.  Right now blackberries are just starting to come on. 
Link Posted: 7/10/2017 5:02:33 PM EDT
[#8]
Thanks!
Link Posted: 7/11/2017 1:45:25 PM EDT
[#9]
tag - we are coming into the area next month, thanks for posting the info!!
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